Remsen teen charged in Newport burglary

An 18-year-old Remsen youth was arrested Sunday morning following a break-in at the West Side Saloon & Steak House in Newport, according to state police in Herkimer.

An 18-year-old Remsen youth was arrested Sunday morning following a break-in at the West Side Saloon & Steak House in Newport, according to state police in Herkimer.

Evan Graves, of Briggs Road, was taken into custody by state troopers shortly after 8 a.m. Sunday after he was seen leaving the steak house, troopers said.

A state police investigation later revealed that Graves had allegedly entered the restaurant, where stole food and destroyed some property inside the kitchen, troopers said.

Graves was charged with third-degree burglary and arraigned in Newport Town Court, troopers said. He was sent to the Herkimer County jail on $10,000 bail or $20,000 bond pending a later court appearance in July.

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